The band started performing on the streets of Cologne, with videos of their performances garnering a following on social media. During one of their practice sessions, they eventually welcomed double bass player Lars Lötgering into the fold.
In 2013, AnnenMayKantereit released its first self-recorded album, which was celebrated with a launch party in Cologne's Gebäude 9 venue. They continued to gain traction with German audiences, performing at various festivals and supporting big names such as Clueso and the Beatsteaks.
The band's signing with Universal Records in 2015 led to recording an EP titled "Wird schon irgendwie gehen" at Hansa-Studios in Berlin. Following this, AnnenMayKantereit embarked on sell-out tours and continued to solidify its place in the German music scene.
AnnenMayKantereit has released several albums throughout their career. In 2013, they released their first self-recorded album, which had a release party in Cologne.
After releasing the music video for their song "Wohin du gehst," the band toured Germany. In summer 2014, they played at several big festivals and went on to play as the supporting act for Beatsteaks and Clueso. They were also finalists in the New Music Award of the ARD-Jugendprogramme. In December 2014, they appeared on the television programme Circus HalliGalli.
In 2015, AnnenMayKantereit signed with Universal and recorded the EP "Wird schon irgendwie gehen" with Moses Schneider at Hansa-Studios in Berlin. It was released on October 16, 2015, by the label Vertigo Berlin. In February 2016 they released the single "Pocahontas" from their album "Alles Nix Konkretes," which reached number one on the German album charts.
In December 2018, they released their album "Schlagschatten," produced by Markus Ganter and recorded in Spain. In January 2019, BMG Rights Management announced they had signed a worldwide publishing contract with the band. They started a new tour in January 2019, and in March 2019, they started a big hall tour.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band was forced to cancel all planned concerts from March 2020. In September 2020, AnnenMayKantereit participated in the mass demonstration Fridays for Future in Berlin where they announced that Malte Huck was leaving the band. In November 2020, they surprise-released their third album "12."
In March 2022, the band achieved their first UK hit with their version of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner," charting at number 63 on the UK singles chart. The song was also a new entry on the Irish singles chart at number 33. In May 2022, the band announced that bassist Sophie Chassée would support them on their 2022 club tour. Additionally, the band is supported by a string quartet and a four-member jazz combo at their concerts.
In 2023, the band released the album "Es ist Abend und wir sitzen bei mir."
Paloma
AnnenMayKantereit Lyrics
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Quiero pelear
Quiero amar
Quiero amar
Quiero pelear
Quiero amar
Lucharé
Yo amaré
Seré los dos
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
Ich kann dir nich' sagen
Warum ausgerechnet Raben
Diese Wirkung auf mich haben
Vielleicht wegen diesem Abend
Vor so vielen Jahren
Weißt du, wenn das Foto wieder vor mir liegt
Kann ich sehen, wie die Taube wieder fliegt
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
Cuervo y una paloma
The lyrics of AnnenMayKantereit's song Paloma are in Spanish and German, which makes it an interesting mix of two different languages. The first few lines of the song are in Spanish, which translate to 'I want to fight, I want to love, I will fight, I will love. I will be both, a crow and a dove.' These lines convey the idea of wanting to fight and love at the same time, which can be seen as a contrast to each other. However, it also shows a sense of balance, where both the darker aspects and the lighter aspects of oneself are present.
The next lines of the song are in German and talk about the significance of ravens for the singer. The singer cannot explain why ravens have an effect on him, maybe it is because of a specific evening that he remembers vividly from years ago. The singer mentions a photograph where he sees a dove again, which implies that he is looking for a way to find balance and peace.
The repeated lines of 'cuervo y una paloma' mean 'crow and a dove', which could represent the singer's inner struggles between darkness and light, or the contrast between the two animals which are traditionally associated with death and peace respectively.
Overall, the lyrics of Paloma express the singer's desire for balance, and his recognition of the struggles that come with trying to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiero pelear
I want to fight
Quiero amar
I want to love
Lucharé
I will fight
Yo amaré
I will love
Seré los dos
I will be both
Cuervo y una paloma
Crow and a dove
Ich kann dir nich' sagen
I can't tell you
Warum ausgerechnet Raben
Why Ravens specifically
Diese Wirkung auf mich haben
Have this effect on me
Vielleicht wegen diesem Abend
Maybe because of that evening
Vor so vielen Jahren
So many years ago
Weißt du, wenn das Foto wieder vor mir liegt
You know, when the photo lies in front of me again
Kann ich sehen, wie die Taube wieder fliegt
I can see the dove fly again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christopher Annen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ursula Funke
on Don't give up forgiving
very good song, I like the sound and voice. Easy and relaxed.